Wendy Cheptoo
Counselling Psychologist/Social Expert
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Summary
Registered and Licensed Counselling Psychologist with the Counselling and Psychologists Board (CPB) of Kenya, experienced in clinical counseling, trauma-informed care, psychosocial assessment, and ethical mental health service delivery. Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, conduct client assessments, provide evidence-based counseling, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology and committed to high-quality, client-centered psychological care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder
Mum Cheptoo Foundation
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
05.2025 - Current
- Lead a community-based initiative delivering psychosocial support and mental health awareness in school settings.
- Designed and implemented menstrual health and psychosocial programs aligned with dignity, wellbeing, and safeguarding standards and we were able to cover over 5schools in 6months.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement, partnerships, volunteer supervision, and ethical compliance.
Social Expert
Innovate Enterprises Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered community psychosocial support and mental health awareness initiatives in line with World Bank ESF standards.
- Facilitated stakeholder trainings on mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and grievance management.
- Ensured ethical practice, documentation, and client-centered service delivery.
Intern
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported staff psychosocial wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs.
- Assisted in documentation and coordination of welfare and mental health activities.
Emergency Dispatcher
Rescue Connect, Nairobi
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed high-pressure emergency calls, providing psychological first aid and clear guidance to callers.
- Conducted rapid assessments, prioritized cases, and coordinated emergency response teams.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records using computer-aided dispatch systems.
Counselling Psychologist Intern
Amani Counseling Center & Training Institute
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted supervised client intake assessments and counseling sessions.
- Provided trauma-informed psychosocial support and debriefing.
- Maintained ethical standards, confidentiality, and clinical documentation.
Research Assistant
60 Decibels
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted structured psychosocial and wellbeing surveys using ethical research standards.
- Obtained informed consent, conducted assessments, and maintained strict confidentiality.
- Delivered accurate documentation and quality-assured data within clinical research environments.
GBV Case Worker
Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC)
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided survivor-centered counseling and psychosocial support to survivors of gender-based violence.
- Conducted trauma, grief, and crisis counseling within a multidisciplinary framework.
- Managed case documentation, referrals, and follow-ups in compliance with ethical guidelines.
School Counselor
Nkoro Mixed Secondary School
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Delivered individual and group counseling to adolescents addressing emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention and collaborated with teachers and parents to support student wellbeing.
Education
Diploma - Counselling Psychology
10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology
01.2027
Ongoing
Skills
Individual & Group Counseling
Trauma-Informed Care & GBV Response
Psychological Assessment & Intake
Crisis Intervention & Psychosocial Support
Ethical Practice, Confidentiality & Record-Keeping
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Mental Health Awareness & Psychoeducation
MS Office Suite Google Workspace
Clinical Documentation & Reporting
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Project management
Certification
Registered & Licensed Counselling Psychologist
Timeline
Intern - Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen)
07.2025 - 12.2025
Founder - Mum Cheptoo Foundation
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Dispatcher - Rescue Connect, Nairobi
09.2024 - 03.2025
Social Expert - Innovate Enterprises Limited
09.2023 - Current
Counselling Psychologist Intern - Amani Counseling Center & Training Institute
03.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant - 60 Decibels
11.2022 - 06.2023
GBV Case Worker - Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC)
01.2022 - 02.2023
School Counselor - Nkoro Mixed Secondary School
03.2020 - 10.2022
Amani Counseling Center And Training Institute - Diploma, Counselling Psychology
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) - Bachelor of Arts, Counselling Psychology
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Psychological First Aid
- Basic Counseling Skills
- Sexual & Reproductive Health Education